Lazio - Empoli predictions

A home win should not be questioned in this game. Lazio are seen as huge favourites to register an easy win against Empoli and we recommend you take the generous offer of 1.66.

Though it may not be particularly attractive to punters, this match is at least easy to predict. Anything but a Home Win is probably wishful thinking for Empoli, whose victory has been priced at a hefty 5.85.

The Biancocelesti let a relatively straightforward victory slip through their fingers in the previous round. They were the favourites and leading at halftime, but their opponents Monza equalised in time for a tied game.

Empoli are coming on the back of a disappointing draw in their previous Serie A matchup, which they played as the home team. They had the advantage of playing at home, but the odds never clearly marked them as the favourites. It makes sense that neither side managed to gain the upper hand throughout the out.

The Biancocelesti are a force to be reckoned with when met on their home turf, which is the case here. They currently have a trend going on with more than 5 goals scored over the last 3 home games, and they’ll certainly be looking to continue it.

Empoli are noted for taking a rather restrained and passive approach – at least as far as their most recent home games are concerned. The previous two confirmed the Under 5 Goals market, meaning they weren’t very exciting.

With a 7th table position, The Biancocelesti aren’t very likely to get a UEFA qualification this season. Though their odds of winning this Sunday are solid, there’s a 4-point difference to make up and precious little time to do it.

Empoli are dangerously close to the relegation zone at the moment. Especially if you consider that they’re heading into a very unfavourable matchup in Stadio Olimpico (Roma). On the bright side, the season is just about over, so they’ll likely avert catastrophe.

The last time these two teams met The Biancocelesti managed to secure a solid away win, although it was rather narrow. They’re still considered the favourites in this matchup, especially now that they have the home-field advantage on their side.

Empoli will have an even more difficult time of this match than what was expected. They will be missing at least a few players due to injury - Tyronne Ebuehi, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Etrit Berisha, Alberto Cerri will all be unable to perform.

We recommend taking up Pncl’s offer for a Draw/Home result in the Half Time/Full Time market, priced at 1.88. It’s fairly good for value, but you might want to steer clear if you’re looking for high-probability wagers.